Do I add another Blue or Stick which white
08-22-2009, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Mel
When I grow up, I wanna be able to do a mariner's compass.....
I think I might outline each block with a blue, but whatever you do, I think it will look extraordinary.
I think I might outline each block with a blue, but whatever you do, I think it will look extraordinary.
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08-22-2009, 10:05 AM
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Elle: what beautiful blocks, esp the Mariner's Compass. IMHO and believe me very humble, I would leave a white space around the MC block and put a narrow blue border around that now larger block. I would then add the other blocks all around without borders or sashing between them--a mediallion style. Does this make sense? This would emphasize the MC block and leave room for decorative quilting. What ever you choose please post a picture--I'm in love with those blocks in those colors. Thanks for sharing your WIP and good luck.
08-22-2009, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Elle: what beautiful blocks, esp the Mariner's Compass. IMHO and believe me very humble, I would leave a white space around the MC block and put a narrow blue border around that now larger block. I would then add the other blocks all around without borders or sashing between them--a mediallion style. Does this make sense? This would emphasize the MC block and leave room for decorative quilting. What ever you choose please post a picture--I'm in love with those blocks in those colors. Thanks for sharing your WIP and good luck.
I love the idea you have said about the narrow blue border around the compass, but I am going to take Melissa´s suggestion and turn it on point.
Then keep it on a white background. Then I will place all of that into a square, then the other stars will go all around it. Hope that makes sense, I knew all of you would come up trumps for me a BIG THANK YOU.
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08-22-2009, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
Beautiful! If you are going to have that much white in the middle, I think I'd do a blue frame aroung the center block. It would showcase it better.
Thanks Elle
08-22-2009, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyspain
Originally Posted by mgshaw
What else are you planning on doing in the center? I used white sahing between all my outside blocks with some blue around the center blocks. Oh heck, here is the link to my quilt so you can see what I am talking about.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/18885.page
I love your Mariners Compass!! :D
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/18885.page
I love your Mariners Compass!! :D
:D You're Welcome!!! Dont you just love it when that little light bulb goes off? And even better, when the idea works!!! Cant wait to see it Elle!! :D
08-25-2009, 09:54 PM
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How did I miss this thread???
Elle, another beautiful job, as always!
Hurry and finish! I'm putting that on my list of "snatching" lol
Mrs Mel....the first thing I EVER PP'd alone was a mariners compass and it came out awesome! Just take your time!
Elle, another beautiful job, as always!
Hurry and finish! I'm putting that on my list of "snatching" lol
Mrs Mel....the first thing I EVER PP'd alone was a mariners compass and it came out awesome! Just take your time!
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